Another Great Show!

Here are some photos from "Phantom of the Kitchen"

The Phantom of the Kitchen: Sept. 10 and 11 at 7:30pm, Sept. 12 at 2:00pm

 You've got mail! Check out the Phantom of the Kitchen postcard below:

artwork by Tom Gau

Tickets on sale now!

The 2010 WSTP production of Phantom of the Kitchen is right around the corner!

September 10 and 11 at 7:30pm
September 12 at 2:00pm

Be sure to get your tickets in advance at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/124887 or by calling 1-800-838-3006. All tickets are $10.

Sponsor the West Side Theater Project

The West Side Theater Project's 2010 show, The Phantom of the Kitchen, will be performed September 10, 11, and 12 on the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Community Center stage.

We are looking for West Side individuals and businesses to volunteer their time and/or make financial contributions or sponsorships to help with the expenses of the production. This is a low-budget, largely volunteer run production and any amount of support helps.

Sponsorship levels
Friend: $1 - $300
Name listed as supporter in performance program
Supporter: $300-499
2 x 2 ¾” ad in program and mentioned as “sponsor” in the script of the play
Sponsor: $500- $999
4 ¼ x 2 ¾” ad in program and mentioned as “sponsor” in the script of the play
Key Sponsor: $1000+
4 ¼ x 2 ¾” ad in program; sponsorship recognized on all promotional and publicity material and mentioned as “sponsor” in the script of the play

Last year, The West Side Theater Project's production of West Side in the South Side had an attendance of nearly 600 people who live, work, eat, and play in West St. Paul. What a better way to connect with these people and advertise your business or service that to become a WSTP sponsor!

If you or your business is interested in sponsoring WSTP, email westsidetheaterproject@yahoo.com.

WSTP: Take two!

Last year you helped us bring to the Wellstone Center Stage the premiere production of the West Side Theater Project, The West Side on the South Side.

Now we're at it again, but we need you help! Come be a part of the fun and auditions for WSTP's second production, Phantom of the Kitchen: A Promise is a Promise.

AUDITIONS:

Wednesday, July 21, 5-9pm

at the Baker Community Center, 209 West Page St.

   or

Saturday, July 24, 9am-1pm

at the Neighborhood House, 179 E. Robie St.

No experience necessary. Come one, come all! Audition to act in the show, play an instrument (bring it with you if you play!), or work behind the scenes. Callback auditions will be held on Tuesday, July 27.

Help us spread the word!
1. Become a Fan of WSTP on Facebook, RSVP to the Auditions Event, and invite your friends!
2. Print out the below flyer (it's in black and white) and hang it up at your favorite, most frequented West Side locations.
3. Get the buzz building about the show. Performance dates are September 10, 11, and 12, 2010, on the Wellstone Center Stage at the Neighborhood House.

For questions, comments, ideas, or concerns, send us an email at westsidetheaterproject@yahoo.com.

Community Reading and Auditions coming up

It's time for the next stage of the process and you can join in the fun at any time! Join us for a reading of the draft script and/or come to auditions:


Community Reading - Wednesday June 16, 7:00 p.m.
Baker Community Center, 209 West Page St.
Come hear and/or help read the draft script of our next play
Give your feedback and get a preview of the play to be performed in September


Auditions! - No experience necessary
Wednesday July 21, 5-9 p.m at Baker Community Center 209 West Page
Saturday July 24 9am-1p.m at Neighborhood House 179 E. Robie
Come one, Come all, auction to be part of the play, play an instrument (bring it with you!) or work behind the scenes.
Callback auditions will be held on Tuesday July 27.

Mark your calendars for the performance dates September 10, 11 and 12 at the Wellstone Center Stage, 179 E. Robie

Next Steps -- join us

We've be gathering lots of stories and are now well into the creation of a script and music for the next West Side Theater Project show.

Watch this space for dates in late June or early July for community readings of a draft script. That's your chance to get a sneak peak at the script and share your impressions with playwright Al Justiniano and director Harry Waters, Jr.

Mark your calendars for auditions! Community auditions will be held July 21 and 24th, with callbacks the evening of July 27. Times and locations to follow. (follow the blog and be among the first to know!)

Finally, you don't want to miss the show, scheduled for September 10, 11, and 12.

Food and Ghosts!

The story circles in the next two weeks (see previous post for dates and locations) will welcome any and all stories from the West Side, with a special wish for stories that relate to cooking, food, ghosts, even cooking ghosts! Hope to see you there.

Come Help Inspire the Next West Side Theater Project Play!

We are hosting two community Story Circles in March. Come share your stories and hear the stories of others who live, work and play on the West Side of St. Paul.

Tuesday March 16, 11:30-1:00 at Neighborhood House

Tuesday March 23, 3:00-5:00 at El Burrito Mercado (in El Cafe)

We want to hear stories and experiences from you! The stories we hear will inspire the creation of a script and music for our next play, planned for production in early September 2010.

A Story Circle is an informal fun chance to talk with your neighbors and the project artists about life in this part of town. No experience necessary! It's easy -- please join us.

For more information, or to RSVP, contact Becky at bdalel17@yahoo.com or 651/216-0060.